Flying Aces by Michael Godard: Collector's Guide
The edition, size, story, and how to collect Flying Aces, a signed and numbered limited edition canvas giclee at $1,195, authenticated and shipped free and fully insured in the US.
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Flying Aces is a limited edition canvas giclee by Las Vegas pop artist Michael Godard, offered as a Signed and Numbered Edition of 250 at 28" x 35" for $1,195, shipped with a certificate of authenticity and free, fully insured US delivery.
- Artist: Michael Godard, the Las Vegas pop artist known as the "Rockstar of the Art World"
- Medium: limited edition giclee on gallery-wrapped canvas
- Subject: four winged aces in flight, with a martini glass whose stem is shaped like a biplane
- Editions: one live edition: Signed & Numbered Edition of 250
- Sizes & price: 28" x 35"; $1,195
- Collecting: hand-signed and numbered by the artist; a certificate of authenticity accompanies your purchase; free, fully insured US shipping
About Flying Aces
Flying Aces puts Godard's characters back at the card table, high in the air this time. It combines gambling imagery with a sense of motion, painted in the bold, saturated color and high contrast that define his style. Like much of his work, it rewards a second look at the details.
The piece suits collectors of man cave art, gaming and poker themes, and Las Vegas pop art. If you are ready to start or grow a collection, browse the full range of Michael Godard art for sale.
Editions, sizes & prices of this limited edition giclee
Flying Aces is offered as a single live limited edition canvas giclee: the Signed and Numbered Edition of 250, signed and individually numbered by the artist, on gallery-wrapped canvas.
| Edition | Size | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Signed & Numbered Edition of 250 | 28" x 35" | $1,195 |
The price shown is the current live listing price. The editions listed here have fixed, documented print runs. Check the product page or contact the gallery for current editions and availability.
The story behind Flying Aces
In the artist's own words on the product record, Flying Aces grew out of a request from a local pilot named Jason, who asked whether Godard had any pilot pieces. Godard thought of Snoopy, who was a flying ace, and decided on four aces, the best of all hands. In the painting the aces have wings and are all flying, the stem of the glass is shaped like Snoopy's biplane, and the pilot wears a scarf, leather flying helmet and goggles. Godard also notes that he has many friends who are pilots, and that an uncle flew in Vietnam.
About Michael Godard
From draftsman and drummer to "Rockstar of the Art World"
Born in 1963 and later based in Las Vegas, Godard studied at ArtCenter College of Design in Pasadena and at UNLV, and spent years working as a draftsman and commercial illustrator, and drumming in Las Vegas bands, before painting full time. The turning point was a friend's request for a birthday painting about dirty martinis: he answered with personified, animated olive characters full of attitude, and that became the visual language behind the nickname collectors know him by, the "Rockstar of the Art World."
The signature style
His pop art is instantly recognizable: personified characters, bold saturated color, and theatrical exaggeration with a satirist's sense of timing. Flying Aces applies that same craft to its own subject, exactly what you see in this piece.
Beyond the canvas, and giving back
His book Don't Drink and Draw, with a foreword by friend and collector Ozzy Osbourne, was named an Art Book of the Year in 2006. Since 2006, following the loss of his daughter Paige to brain cancer at 16, the artist has maintained an ongoing charitable relationship with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, the Make-A-Wish Foundation, and related causes. For the complete story, read the full artist biography.
Authenticity, shipping & guarantee
Certificate of authenticity: a certificate documenting the edition type and edition number accompanies your purchase, issued through the gallery as an authorized Godard dealer.
Authorized dealer: the gallery is an authorized Godard dealer, so purchases trace back to the artist.
Edition: the Signed and Numbered edition is hand-signed and numbered by the artist.
Shipping & insurance: orders ship in protective fine-art packaging and fully insured, with free shipping on US purchases. See our shipping policy for details.
How we verified this guide
Every claim above comes from a first-party gallery source:
- Editions, sizes, prices, medium, certificate of authenticity, and shipping: the live product record for this artwork, with edition availability cross-checked against the gallery's master price list.
- Artist biography, nickname, style, and charitable work: our About the artist reference.
- Full review process and correction policy: our editorial & authentication standards.
Author: the Michael Godard Gallery Editorial Team (editorial research and writing). Reviewed by Michael, Michael Godard Gallery (edition, size, and pricing verified against the live product record and the master price list), profile at our editorial & authentication standards. Published October 3, 2026. Last reviewed October 6, 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Flying Aces signed and numbered?
Yes. The Signed and Numbered Edition of 250 is signed by Michael Godard and individually numbered.
What size and price is it available in?
Flying Aces is offered in one size, 28" x 35", as the Signed and Numbered Edition of 250 for $1,195.
What inspired Flying Aces?
According to the product record, a local pilot named Jason asked Godard for a pilot piece. Godard thought of Snoopy, a flying ace, and painted four winged aces, with a glass stem shaped like a biplane.
Does it come with a certificate of authenticity?
Yes. A certificate that verifies the edition type, number, and artist confirmation accompanies your purchase.
How is it shipped, and is it insured?
It ships fully insured in protective packaging built for fine-art prints, with free shipping on all purchases within the US.
Will more editions be released?
The editions listed here have fixed, documented print runs. Check the product page or contact the gallery for current editions and availability.
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